Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.

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Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

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Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.

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NPR Published 8 September 2026

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

NYT Published 8 September 2026

Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.

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